Surveillance Analyst

Surveillance Analyst The Surveillance function, sitting within Compliance, monitors Market Conduct, Financial Crime and Conflicts of Interest risks utilising a combination of automated and manual controls monitoring transactions and communications. The division performs Surveillance across all business activities and regions including London, New York, Singapore and Shanghai.

Surveillance work closely with Compliance IT to assist development and maintenance of its monitoring systems and other related Compliance technology. This ensures the continued innovation and enhancement to meet new regulatory requirements, changes in business strategy and emerging risks within the Bank. What you'll be doing We are seeking an experienced Analyst to join the Surveillance Alerts & Investigations team.

The role is responsible for the review, assessment and triage of surveillance alerts generated across market conduct, financial crime and communications surveillance frameworks. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, assessing and escalating activity that may indicate market abuse, financial crime, regulatory breaches or other forms of misconduct.

Where concerns are identified, the Analyst will support investigations that may contribute to the submission of Suspicious Transaction and Order Reports (STORs), Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), internal disciplinary actions or other regulatory escalations. Surveillance Operations: Data Management & Analysis: Knowledge & Compliance: System & Process Support: Internal Collaboration & Reporting: Business Continuity: What you'll need to be successful We're looking for the following skills and experience.

If you don't have all of these but think you could be a good fit for the role, get in touch. Experience working in a Surveillance unit within a regulated financial institution, Experience working with transaction, client and firm static data. Experience analysing and presenting data within Excel or other reporting tools Understanding of Financial Instruments and Regulated Markets Understanding of Commodity products and experience in Commodity market abuse monitoring Understanding of relevant Market Abuse laws, regulations and guidelines Understanding of Financial Crime rules and regulations, including rules and regulations on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism, anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions and fraud.

Understanding of client onboarding processes Understanding of FCA relevant Market Conduct rules IT skills including proficient level of Microsoft Excel Mandarin communication skills written and verbal would be beneficial but not required Why should you join us? ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets.

We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise. We're headquartered in London, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York. We're a diverse and close-knit global team. We put people first, giving talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise and realise their potential.

Our vison statement, "Be Yourself, Succeed Together" underpins our drive for an open and transparent culture which values difference, enabling everyone to thrive whilst being themselves. We have an active E, D&I forum and we're growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity. We're committed to the principle of equal opportunities.

All applicants will be treated equally and will be considered on their merits and skills without discrimination. What’s in it for you? Financial – market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance.

Hybrid working – the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the role. Family - 6 months maternity leave at full pay, 4 weeks paternity leave at full pay and enhanced shared parental leave pay. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Paid fertility and miscarriage leave.

Wellbeing - private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange, Employee Assistance Programme and menopause policy. Community – paid volunteering leave and Give As You Earn scheme. Vibrant CSR and engagement forums and fundraising for our charity partners. Development – a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role If you’re excited about becoming part of our team, get in touch.

We’d love to hear from you! ICBCS has appointed Robert Walters Outsourcing (RWO) to manage its recruitment process and Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Unsolicited CVs sent directly to ICBCS or its staff from non-PSL agencies will not be accepted and no fees will be paid for such submissions.